Patient's question:
The day before yesterday, I went to the hospital for a check-up. The doctor said my prepuce was too small, and the foreskin couldn't be retracted to reveal the glans penis. In cases of phimosis, the prepuce covers the entire glans penis, while the preputial orifice is not small and can be retracted to reveal only part of the glans penis. Phimosis or balanitis can prevent the secretions of the sebaceous glands in the prepuce from being expelled, gradually forming foul-smelling preputial smegma.What kind of help do you want: What are the dangers of phimosis?
Doctor's answer:
Penile phimosis is a common abnormality in male genital development and growth, which significantly interferes with male health. The specific hazards include causing infections, easily accumulating dirt and debris, and often trapping pubic hair within the foreskin. This provides a favorable environment for the survival and adaptation of bacteria, viruses, or other pathogens, making it prone to conditions such as balanitis and posthitis. In severe cases, it can even lead to urinary tract infections. It may also result in genital shortening and deformities, as the development of the glans penis is obstructed by the tight enclosure of the foreskin.